North Central Regional Report – July
SPECIAL EVENTS
Friends of NRA
Whether you’re a hunter, competitive shooter or just a proud gun owner, Friends of NRA has something for every-one. The format is simple—food, fun, family and fundraising! At every Friends of NRA banquet you’ll have the opportunity to participate in games, raffles, live and silent auctions, and more. You’ll also find many unique items including limited edition firearms, wildlife art, jewelry and outdoor gear. To learn more about events in your area, visit www.friendsofnra.org, contact your local field representative or call (800) 672-3888, ext. 1354.
Central Region Director—Chad Franklin
(217) 536-6978; cfranklin@nrahq.org
Midwest Region Director—Tom Ulik
(507) 895-9407; tulik@nrahq.org
IA, NE—Tim Bacon
(515) 576-1285; tbacon@nrahq.org
Northern IL—Mike Huber
(815) 652-0033; mhuber@nrahq.org
Southern IL—Donald Higgs
(217) 496-6490; dhiggs@nrahq.org
IN—Chad Franklin
(217) 536-6978; cfranklin@nrahq.org
MI—Allan Herman
(989) 686-3013; aherman@nrahq.org
MN—Scott Lembke
(218) 844-2000; slembke@nrahq.org
ND, SD—Clay Pederson
(701) 522-9622; cpederson@nrahq.org
Northern OH—Marc Peugeot
(419) 636-3171; mpeugeot@nrahq.org
Southern OH—Dave Meszaros
(740) 868-8044; dmeszaros@nrahq.org
WI—Scott Taetsch
(715) 873-3360; staetsch@nrahq.org
TRAINING
Crime Prevention
NRA’s Refuse To Be A Victim program provides men and women with common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies that can be used to decrease their chances of victimization. During three- to four-hour seminars, participants learn about a wide variety of strategies and devices suitable for increasing automobile, home, Internet and travel security. Instructor Development Workshops (IDWs) are designed to train instructors to teach Refuse To Be A Victim seminars. Since certified instructors schedule seminars on a daily basis, the most up-to-date schedule is available on the Internet at www.nrahq.org/rtbav, by e-mail at refuse@nrahq.org or by phone at (800) 861-1166.
JULY 1—CHAMPAIGN, IL
(Seminar)
Tim Murray (217) 493-9017
JULY 12—PORTAGE, MI
(Seminar)
Heather Reeves (269) 350-4494
JULY 12—MOUNT PROSPECT, IL
(Seminar)
Alexandra Nelson (773) 295-4867
JULY 19—COLUMBUS, OH
(Seminar)
Aaron Mahan (614) 556-4446
JULY 20—MARYSVILLE, OH
(Seminar)
Judy Ormeroid (937) 578-4250
JULY 20—PORTAGE, MI
(Seminar)
Heather Reeves (269) 350-4494
JULY 23—PORTAGE, MI
(Seminar)
Heather Reeves (269) 350-4494
JULY 26—PORTAGE, MI
(Seminar)
Heather Reeves (269) 350-4494
Women’s Events
NRA Women on Target offers safe, fun-filled instructional shooting clinics. For more information please contact the clinic director listed or go to the NRA ISC website www.nrahq.org/women/isc/clinics.asp.
JULY 27—BRIGHTON, MI
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
Shauna Berg (248) 842-4665
JULY 27—CLEAR LAKE, IA
Instructional Shooting Clinic (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
Kathy Van Dike (641) 423-0060
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Police Competition
NRA Police Pistol Combat competition is intended to be used as an extension of an officer’s training. See PPC Rulebook (Rule 2.4) for eligibility requirements.
JULY 13—CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
(State Championship)
JULY 14—CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
(Regional)
JULY 20—TAYLOR, MI
(Registered)
Contact Tiffany King (703) 267-1621 or tking@nrahq.org
STATE ASSOCIATIONS
NRA-affiliated state associations promote and support the purposes, objectives, policies and programs of the NRA. For more information, contact your state association listed here, or log on to www.nrahq.org/clubs/index.asp.
Illinois State Rifle Ass’n
Richard Pearson, Executive Director
(815) 635-3198; executive@isra.org
Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n
Jerry Wehner, Executive Vice President
(812) 534-3258; vp@isrpa.org
Iowa State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n
Bill Besgrove, Secretary (319) 626-2710
www.iowastateriflepistol.org
Michigan Rifle & Pistol Ass’n
Mike Wesner, Secretary/Treasurer
mike308@twmi.rr.com
Minnesota Rifle & Revolver Ass’n
George Minerich, President (320) 968-6898
president@mrra.org
Nebraska Marksmanship Ass’n
Bill Keil, President (402) 933-4881
hpinne@cox.net
North Dakota Shooting Sports Ass’n
Eric Pueppke, President (701) 967-8450
cpueppke@polarcom.com
Ohio Rifle & Pistol Ass’n
Gwen Bailey, President (419) 929-0307
gwen175@neo.rr.com
South Dakota Shooting Sports Ass’n
Dan Anderson, Communications Director
(605) 428-5488
dan@sdshootingsports.org
Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs, & Educators
Jeff Nass, President (920) 687-0505
president@wi-force.org
AREA SHOOTS
PISTOL
CANTON, OH – JULY 5-7
BORDEN, IN – JULY 27
LAKE ELMO, MN – JULY 28
SMALLBORE RIFLE
LIMA, OH – JULY 13-14
MARKLEVILLE, IN – JULY 28
HIGH POWER RIFLE
DULUTH, MN – JULY 6-7
CADILLAC, MI – JULY 13
RACINE, WI – JULY 13-14
VAN METER, IA – JULY 20-21
GRAND FORKS, ND – JULY 20-21
ZANESVILLE, OH – JULY 21
MILAN, IL – JULY 27
BORDEN, IN – JULY 28
SILHOUETTE
GRAYLING, MI – JULY 13-14
FRIENDSHIP, IN – JULY 20-21
DANVILLE, IN – JULY 27
For more information, call Tonia Forte at (703) 267-1466.
PLACES TO SHOOT
Area Range Facilities
Randomly selected listings of shooting ranges open to the public will appear here periodically. To include your range, affiliate with NRA through the Business Alliance Affiliation program, or for more information, please call (800) NRA-CLUB (672-2582) or log on to www.nrahq.org/clubs. For more information on the facilities listed, call the accompanying numbers. For information on other shooting facilities, go to www.nra.org/nralocal.aspx and search the Clubs and Associations Directory and the Places to Shoot listings.
Central Range
Dubuque, IA
(563) 582-8514
www.centralrangeonline.com
Michigan Training Academy
Warren, MI
(586) 530-9215
www.michigantrainingacademy.com
Roush Lake Firing Range
Huntington, IN
(260) 468-5416
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/5258.htm
GUN SHOWS
JULY 5-7 LANSING/MASON, MI
Ingham County Fairgrounds, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160
JULY 6-7 RICHMOND, IN
Wayne County Fairgrounds, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836
JULY 6-7 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Rustic Hills Event Center, Prospectors Sertoma Gun Shows (719) 630-3976
JULY 6-7 OVERLAND PARK, KS
Overland Park International Trade Center, US Weapons Collectors (563) 927-8176
JULY 12-13 SARATOGA, WI
Saratoga Town Hall, Gun Buyer Gun Show (608) 548-4867
JULY 12-14 WAVERLY, IA
Bremer County Fairgrounds, Kraus Promotions (563) 608-4401
JULY 13-14 TOPEKA, KS
Kansas Expocentre, US Weapons Collectors (563) 927-8176
JULY 13-14 HASTINGS, MN
National Guard Armory, Crocodile Productions (763) 754-7140
JULY 13-14 CADILLAC, MI
Wexford County Fairgrounds, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160
JULY 13-14 CROWN POINT, IN
Lake County Fair, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836
JULY 13-14 DAYTON, OH
Hara Arena, Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Shows (502) 538-3900
JULY 20-21 KOKOMO, IN
Johanning Civic Center, Central Indiana Gun Shows (765) 855-3836
JULY 20-21 WILMINGTON, OH
Roberts Center, Ohio Gun Collectors Ass’n (members only) (330) 467-5733
JULY 20-21 BROOKLYN PARK, MN
Brooklyn Park Armory, Crocodile Productions (763) 754-7140
JULY 20-21 WICHITA, KS
Century 2 Performing Arts and Convention Center, US Weapons Collectors (563) 927-8176
JULY 21 GOLDEN, CO
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Colorado Militaria (719) 593-2171
JULY 23-24 LANSING/MASON, MI
Ingham County Fairgrounds, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160
JULY 27 NEWARK, OH
Grotto Hall, Front Sight Promotions (740) 667-0412
JULY 27-28 SHARONVILLE, OH
Sharonville Convention Center, Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Shows (502) 538-3900
JULY 27-28 NOVI, MI
Suburban Collection Showplace, Sport Show Promotions (517) 676-4160
JULY 28 CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Holiday Inn, McHenry County Gun Show (815) 385-1982
*NRA Affiliate. All others are NRA Recruiters. For details, call (703) 267-3772.
Bringing the Association home to Main Street America, the "NRA Regional Report" delivers timely information on local shooting competitions, training seminars, shooting ranges, Friends of NRA dinners and events of interest to members where they live, in five geographic regions of the country.
